Game Statistics

28

Goal attempts

9

9

On Target

3

10

Corners

4

7

Fouls

7

0

Yellow Cards

0

0

Red Cards

0

64

%

35

Those who left the Etihad on Saturday would have known they had just witnessed another classy Manchester City performance. The score ended 3-0 in City’s favour, but let’s be honest; it could have easily been SIX.

I will not repeat the match report as they can be found elsewhere on VMC. On this occasion, the match stats and player ratings, out of a possible ten will suffice.

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Ederson – 7

Was hardly called upon, except when he had to deal with two of Schurrle’s attempts. When he had the ball at his feet he looked calm, composed and almost lethargic like (or should that read effortlessly).

Had a couple of runs, here and there but it appeared as though he was hardly ever tested? Perhaps it was because the opponents struggled to get hold of the ball.

Nicolas Otamendi – 8

Great to see Niko back in the starting line-up. Was called upon when his perfectly timed left footed challenge nudged the ball away from Vietto boot, just as he was about to pull the trigger on the edge of the box. Pure poetry.

Aymeric Laporte – 6

Not one of his best performances hence the rating. Having said that he wasn’t bad either. Average game by his standards.

Fabian Delph – 7.5

This man defies logic. I mean, he can play in several positions, and when he does, he puts in one hell of a shift. A versatile player? You bet! Never took his eye off the ball – solid as ever.

Fernandinho – 7.5

From the off, he created a beautiful cross before the clock hit two minutes for Sane to tap in City’s first. Remained focused and reliable throughout.

Bernardo Silva – 9

Trickery, pace, dribbles, I mean, what more can he do. Oh and I forget to mention his crosses into the box, all of which troubled Fulham’s defense. He also assisted in David Silva scoring City’s second. This boy is on FIRE!

Not for want of trying but I felt he was a few inches off the pace. Having said that did play a part in two of City’s goals.

I can’t quite put my finger on what I’m trying to say. It was as if others shone like a bright light while his sparkle, on occasion, flickered.

Leroy Sane – 8

Critics, especially from his own country can go and ‘do one.’ His personal life may have affected his mood, but that can be said about all of us. On this display, he clearly showed he had lost none of his desire. Pep was right to omit Leroy from the start of the season but was spot on to bring him back. And back he IS.